Centipedes in Amber

Centipedes are rare in amber, due to being strong, fast, and able to escape it. These are the best centipedes we have found in amber.

Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar

Age: ~98–100 million years

Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous

This is a species related to today's "house centipedes." It is slightly red due to oxidation.

Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar)

Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar

Age: ~98–100 million years

Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous

A large specimen with Very clear terminal legs.

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Insects In Amber